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Meaning of clew-garnet | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A rope attaching to the clew (lower corner) of a sail, used to furl it.

Examples

““Cast off the topsail sheets, clew garnets, leechlines and buntlines!” The order came thinly through the roar of the wind.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Clewell Clewer Clewiston clewkin clewline clews